[WonderPup]

You don't have to dry him if you don't mind him being curly. Unless he is at risk of getting chilled that is. Even if you do take a shot at blowdrying you don't have to straighten him. I have a bunch of poodle clients who like the curly look lol. Of course I have to blow the hair straight to get a good haircut but I spritz them with water and let them re curl when I am finished. I would suggest you brush him though, before and after bath. Like you said, there is a first time for everything and matting could be down the line if you get into the habit of letting him go unbrushed after getting wet So much about grooming is personal preference, I don't think you are commiting any major grooming sins LoL

 

[Olie]

I like curly! I think whatever your preference is, you do.

 

[Marian]

I like curly too.